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Checkforflatnessbyplacingthestraightedgeofaruleracrossthe
bottomofthecookware.Whileyourotatetheruler,nospaceor
lightshouldbevisiblebetweenitandthecookware.
Useflat-bottomedcookwareforbestcookingresultsandenergy
efficiency.Thecookwareshouldbeaboutthesamesizeasthe
cookingareaoutlinedonthecooktop.Cookwareshouldnotextend
morethan1/2"(13mm)outsidethearea.
Usethefollowingchartasaguideforcookwarematerial
characteristics.
Cookware Characteristics
Aluminum
Cast iron
Ceramic or
Ceramic glass
Copper
Earthenwa re
Porcelain
enamel-on-
steel or cast
iron
• Heats quickly and evenly.
• Suitable for all types of cooking.
• Medium or heavy thickness is best
for most cooking tasks.
• May leave aluminum residues, which
may be diminished if cleaned
immediately after cooking.
• Heats slowly and evenly.
• Good for browning and frying.
• Maintains heat for slow cooking.
• Rough edges or burrs may scratch
the cooktop.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions.
• Heats slowly but unevenly.
• Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
• May scratch the cooktop.
• Heats very quickly and evenly.
• May leave copper residues, which may
be diminished if cleaned immediately
after cooking.
• Can leave a permanent stain or bond
to the cooktop if overheated.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions.
• Use on low heat settings.
• May scratch the cooktop.
• See stainless steel or cast iron.
• Porcelain enamel bakeware without the
metal base may bond to the cooktop if
overheated.
Stainless steel
• Heats quickly but unevenly.
• A core or base of aluminum or copper
on stainless steel provides even heating.
Canning can be performed on a glass smooth top cooking surface
or traditional coil element cooktop. When canning for long periods,
alternate the use of surface cooking areas or elements between
batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.
• Center the canner on the largest surface cooking area or
element. On electric cooktops, canners should not extend
more than 1/2"(13 mm) beyond the surface cooking area or
element.
• Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas or elements at
the same time.
On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners to
avoid damage to the cooktop and elements.
For more information, contact your local agricultural extension
office, or refer to published home canning guides. Companies
that manufacture home canning products can also offer
assistance.
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